CITY OF LACONIA
MOTORCYCLE WEEK ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
THIRTEENTH MEETING-WORK SESSION
April 8, 2004-6:35 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Peter Brunette called the meeting to order on the above date and time.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Peter Brunette, Sharon Fleischman, Richard Heinis, James Joyal, Linda Peary, and Brenda Schmucker
MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Baird
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
No report
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Linda Peary made a motion, seconded by Brenda Schmucker, to approve the minutes of the March 11,2004 Motorcycle Week Committee meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
2. City Council Liaison-No report
3. Laconia Rally and Race Association Liaison-Linda Peary reported that Vendor
Packets have been mailed for 2004 Motorcycle Week. It cost the City $300 for
the mailing. James Joyal voiced concern that the City was responsible for the cost.
4. State and County Government- No report
5. Local Businesses and Landowners-No report
6. Vendors, Exhibitors, and Non-local Businesses-Sharon Fleischman reported that she has made contact with several vendors and exhibitors. (See 2 attached reports). She also has several other contacts that she will be meeting with or speaking to on the telephone and will report on next meeting.
7. Event Model Research-No report
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Russ Pettit, a motorcycle week vendor, voiced his feelings on motorcycle week. He feels that it is “going down the tubes”. He said, “It is a business and should be treated like a business”. “From a Biker Event, it has become a Family Affair.” “People have to work together.” He was concerned that vendors are being hassled by the police about staying at their sites overnight to protect their merchandise. (Mr. Brunette said he would follow up on this.)
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Linda Peary, seconded by Sharon Fleischman, it was voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon R. Fleischman April 8, 2004